This week in the War on Workers: Michelle Rhee’s hilarious reason for backing out of a debate
Michelle Rhee became a media star during her time as chancellor of the Washington, DC, schools because she was supposedly soooo tough.
Human trafficking: As awareness grows, calls triple to national hot line
Awareness about human trafficking in the United States has grown extensively, with the annual number of calls to a national trafficking hot line more than tripling – from about 5,800 calls in 2008 to nearly 21,000 in 2012.
Pennsylvania Passes Transportation Plan Changing Fuel Tax Structure
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to sign legislation passed by state lawmakers on Thursday providing $2.3 billion over five years for transportation, about a 40% hike, but it’s leaving some questions unanswered.
Peterbilt, Universal Technical Institute Team For Training
Peterbilt Motors Co. has teamed with Universal Technical Institute to create the Peterbilt Technician Institute program, an exclusive curriculum focused on comprehensive service technician training, the company recently announced.
Port Of Oakland Truckers Association To Meet With City Officials Today For Last Best Offer
Port of Oakland Truckers Association board members are once again headed into talks with Oakland city officials today, to discuss funding for mandatory truck upgrades that are putting 800 port jobs on the line.
B.C. loggers push to drop ABS brake requirements
Currently B.C. trucks that spend more than half of their time in the bush are exempt from anti-locking brake requirements.
Traffic Congestion Forecast to be Worse in Spots around Thanksgiving
For trucking, the time before and after holidays often means traffic is heavier at times and this Thanksgiving may be a whopper in some places.
CentrePort Canada Way completed
WINNIPEG, Man. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper, along with Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, today welcomed the completion of a new four-lane expressway in Winnipeg that will connect CentrePort Canada, Manitoba’s inland port, to the core…
Trailer demand surges in October
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Demand for trailers surged 43% in October, kicking off the fall order season in a big way, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
Bison Transport recognized as a leader in corporate culture
TORONTO, Ont. – Waterstone Human Capital, one of Canada’s leading retained executive search firms, has announced the national winners of the Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2013 program.